Question: A sum of Rs. 2200 is invested at two different rates of interest. The difference between the interests got after 4 yr is Rs. 202.40. What is the difference between the rates of interest per annum? [IOB (PO) 2013]
Options:
A) 3.3%
B) 2.3%
C) 3.5%
D) 2.5%
E) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- Let the rates of interest be $ r _1% $ and $ r _2% $ per annum then
$ \frac{2200\times 4,(r _1-r _2)}{100}=202.40 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ r _1-r _2=\frac{202.40\times 100}{2200\times 4} $
= 2.3% per annum